Patrice works with her husband David in a small family business and teaches part-time at the University of Utah's S.J. Quinney College of Law.  She is the proud mother of Sarah and Josh, fifth-generation Utahns. Patrice is a graduate of the University of Utah and Cornell Law School.  She was a division chief in the Utah Attorney General's Office, Associate General Counsel to the Utah Legislature, and practiced in a private law firm.

Patrice is no stranger to public service.  First elected in 1996, Patrice served for a decade in the Utah House and Senate.  After completing her term in 2006, Patrice moved out of her Senate district to the Millcreek community.  During her legislative tenure, the Deseret News repeatedly named Patrice as one of the five “Most Effective” members of the Senate and House. 

As a legislator, Patrice worked hard to increase support for education, health and human services, and preservation of open space.  She helped lead efforts to stop higher-level nuclear waste from being stored in Utah.  She also worked to amend or defeat legislation that wasted tax dollars.   More information on Patrice’s legislative record is available at the official Utah State Legislature website.

Patrice has been actively involved in community service for most of her life. She has volunteered on several boards, including the University of Utah Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, AARP, and committees at Skyline and Olympus high schools.  Patrice volunteers at the homeless shelters and in the public schools, and is active in Rotary International. She has won many awards for her community and legislative service.

Patrice worked as a parking lot attendant, gift wrapper, buyer, and sales clerk for her family business, “Arent’s Doorway to Fashion.”  Working in her family's business taught Patrice the value of hard work, the importance of listening to your customers, and providing good, honest service. She has also worked as a waitress, substitute teacher, and law clerk in federal court.

In their free time, Patrice and her family enjoy exploring Millcreek Canyon, music, skiing, theater, and hiking in Boulder, Utah.  Patrice's wonderful father, Marvin Arent, often joins them on vacations.

 

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